nytimes May 27, 2021 5:01pm E.P.A. to Modify Trump-Era Limits on States’ Ability to Oppose Energy Projects #globalwarming #greenhousegasemissions #unitedstatespoliticsandgovernment #cleanwateract #oilpetroleumandgasoline #waterpollution #environmentalprotectionagency #reganmichaels1976 #science #news E.P.A. to Modify Trump-Era Limits on States’ Ability to Oppose Energy Projects In recent years, states have used the Clean Water Act to block pipelines and other fossil fuel projects. The Trump administration tried to curb that power.